Margaret Boden
Computer scientist and psychologist
Born
November 26th, 1936
88 years ago
Category
Scientists & Innovators
Country
United Kingdom
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A pioneer in artificial intelligence and cognitive science, this English scholar extensively researched the intersection of psychology and computer science. Contributions included the development of theories on creativity and the role of AI in understanding intellectual processes. Authored influential works that helped shape the field, particularly in the understanding of human thought processes and machine intelligence. Engaged in establishing the foundations for current AI paradigms.
Authored 'Mind as Machine: A History of Cognitive Science'
Contributed to the development of AI theories
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